Self-Made Mom

I haven’t done a post about fashion in awhile, and it fits this week’s theme of no complaining, so here goes.  I flew out of the Nor’easter yesterday to the sunny Midwest where the temperature is hovering around 50 degrees and the sun is partially out.  Yes folks, spring has arrived in Chicago.  And with spring, comes spring shoes.  Some of you will be wearing wedgies, some of you will still stick it out in heels (I don’t know how!), but I will be wearing flats.  I love flats!  Flats are a mommy’s best friend that will take you from the office to the playground nary a blister in sight.  Herewith, my favorite flats of the season.  Enjoy.

My big indulgence this spring were these Tory Burch Reva ballerina flats.  I know they’re uber-trendy, but they are super comfy and look great with a skirt or jeans. I’ve already worn them 3 times - all 3 days it was over 40 degrees in Chicago so far this year.  Plus they come in all different colors for your wearing pleasure.

I also love these peep-toe flats by Mossimo for Target.  The mix of patent and regular leather belies the cheap $19.99 price tag.  It also means that I could buy them in navy and not feel so bad if that color only stays in style one season.

Next on my to-buy list are another pair of peep-toe flats, this time by Franco Sarto.  They’re a great knock-off of a Stuart Weitzman version.  But your wallet will thank you for going Franco.

the “Franco”

the “Stuart”

Can YOU tell the difference?

Last on my must-have list for flats this spring are these adorable all-weather flats.  Normally, I wouldn’t be caught dead in a pair of Crocs, but thanks to a tip from my friend Tamara, I couldn’t resist the ballerina version of the normally clunky shoe.  I chose lavender, but am kind of liking the celery (to the right).  Unfortunately you can’t really wear these in the office (well, in my office), but as Tamara says, “they’re a great commuter shoe.”  Or a shoe you won’t care if your kid pees or pukes on.

[Update: the crocs didn’t fit me! Size 9 was too small, size 10 too big. Maybe they’ll make them in half sizes one day. Or my feet will shrink with my next pregnancy.]

So there you have it.  My ode to flats this spring.  I do hope you look into getting a pair (or two, or three) for yourself.  Make your feet happy.

Tags: Crocs, Stuart Weitzman, Franco Sarto, Mossimo, Target, flats, ballerina flats, spring fashion, spring shoes

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